On October 3, OVIA’s headquarters hosted a high-level meeting with a Chinese delegation, which included, among others, Lin Hui, President of the Shenzhen Federation of Commerce.
The delegation also included the President of Bank of China in Portugal, Guo Zhiyao, the President of the Luso-Chinese Association of Merchants and Industrialists, Choi Man Hin, as well as representatives from REN and Fidelidade, bringing together some of the most influential figures in the Sino-Portuguese economic and business ecosystem.
OVIA was represented by its Chairman of the Board, Ambassador António Martins da Cruz, and its Secretary-General, Tiago Sousa Dias. The meeting aimed to deepen dialogue between Chinese and Portuguese institutions and companies, particularly those associated with the Investment Agency, within the context of the Oeiras Valley as a hub of innovation, technology, and investment.
During the session, the following institutional and business presentations were made:
· Presentation of OVIA and Oeiras Valley, highlighting the strategic positioning of the municipality as a hub of innovation and sustainable development;
· ISQ – Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade, represented by Eng. David Pereira, Business Development Director, who presented the institution’s projects and technological and industrial capabilities;
· CSCEC – China Construction Portugal, S.A., through Eng. Xu Dan, Principal, who shared ongoing projects and opportunities for cooperation in the construction sector;
· Dr. John Zha, who presented investment projects in the real estate sector, emphasizing the potential for partnerships between Chinese and Portuguese entities.
The meeting fostered open dialogue, enabling participants to identify practical opportunities for partnership. Discussions centered on exchanging innovative projects and setting the stage for future collaborations, including visits to Shenzhen to connect Oeiras-based companies with strategic Chinese partners.
Ambassador António Martins da Cruz emphasized the significance of this initiative in the context of OVIA’s mission, noting that Oeiras and Shenzhen share a future-oriented vision based on innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability.
This meeting accelerated OVIA’s internationalization and investment goals, reinforcing its bridge-building role between Oeiras Valley and China, and underscoring a shared commitment to future business partnerships.
